Basis for your success Ladies and Gentlemen, dear Readers,

The city of Dreieich lies amid the vibrant Rhein- region, conveniently connected to the region’s airport and other transportation means.

Dreieich offers retailers, the trades, industry, and service providers ideal conditions for an attractive business location – gigabit-enabled broadband included. The city has excellent infrastructure thanks to its many office and business parks with flexible spaces, as well as generous commercial zones for production and processing companies.

Dreieich is already home to numerous inno- vative businesses and well-known brands. From startup to large-scale enterprise, the city wel- comes the ideas and innovative strategies of entrepreneurs.

Employees also find everything they need here. With regard to culture, entertainment, leisure and sports activities, and culinary options, Dreieich is an excellent place to live and work. Especially for young families, Dreieich has everything from a special needs school to an international school to the Haus des Lebens-

2 | Dreieich - Basis for your success langen Lernens (House of Lifelong Learning), a wide variety of school types and child care facilities, youth programs, and educational institutions. This makes the city a relevant and attractive location within easy reach of the metropolitan area that effortlessly combines tranquility and nature with modernity for a high quality of life.

Short distances, quick and competent consul- ting, and flexible options – the city’s business development agency is always glad to assist interested companies.

Sincerely, Martin Burlon Mayor

Dreieich - Basis for your success | 3 In excellent company

The commercial landscape of Dreieich enjoys a wholesome mix of industries. Everyone is represented here: The trades, retailers, produc- tion companies, and service providers. Small enterprises prosper side by side with SMEs and large companies. Biotest AG, a global provider of plasma protein products and bio-therapeutic medications is headquartered in Dreieich. As an economic hub, Dreieich is prepared for the future: Among the many innovative compa- High-quality commercial enterprises considering nies based in the city are more than 140 high- Dreieich as a location can choose from five tech enterprises working with a wide range of commercial zones with extensive office and technologies. One main segment is information business parks. Another 52 acres are being held and communications technology. in reserve for commercial utilization.

Commercial space total 375 ac (152 ha) reserves 52 ac (21 ha) ground value € 13 - € 22/ sq ft (€ 140 - € 240/m2)

Tax rates in 2021 commercial tax 370 % land tax A 500 % land tax B 500 %

Image right: The new European headquarters of MHK is One of the largest BMW Centers in the region is located a showcase project of AS+P Albert Speer + Partner GmbH in Dreieich. and winner of the Iconic Award 2019 (Photo: Becker Lacour).

4 | Dreieich - Basis for your success Dreieich - Basis for your success | 5 Welcomed and here to stay

More and more people decide to make their home in Dreieich, and with good reason.

Dreieich lies at the heart of the Rhein-Main region and has everything anybody needs for a good life: lots of shopping, attractive sports and leisure options, a vibrant cultural, and communal scene.

Over the last fifty years, the population of Dreieich has grown by twelve percent to 43,500 residents. This trend continues and is actively supported. In light of the potential of attractive reserve spaces, the city will continue to welcome new residents in the future. The view through the pole pyramid in the Götzenhain district shows the nearby skyline of the Frankfurt am Main financial metropolis.

In 2018, Dreieich was certified as an “Outstan- ding place to live for specialists and executives” for the second time, in recognition of its com- prehensive services and versatile options. The coveted certification acknowledges the city’s special achievements in areas like: “Moving made easy”, “Career and family”, “Foreign spe- cialists and executives”, “Culture and leisure”, “Strategic goals”, as well as “Hard location fac- tors” like broadband coverage.

6 | Dreieich - Basis for your success Investing in the future

When a region decides to look ahead and invest in its future, it cannot help but focus on the next generation.

In Dreieich, 23 kindergartens and day care centers and seven nurseries ensure that the youngest residents of all districts are in caring hands.

Children and teens can spend their time at one of many meeting points and centers such as the BIKhaus, the JUZ (youth center), the Mäd- The House of Lifelong Learning or HLL is a The rambling HLL campus (Haus des Lebenslangen Lernens/ House of Lifelong Learning) with international school chencafé (girls’ cafe), or the Kinder-Treff child- groundbreaking educational institution that ren’s center. sets standards across Europe. The HLL consists of the Strothoff International School, a culture Seven grade schools, campus and an adult education center, a night three high schools, one school, and other educational institutions. vocational college, and Children, adults, and seniors of different one special needs nationalities learn together and from one school are located another to gain valuable skills. The city is also throughout the city. continuously expanding the HLL’s programs.

Dreieich - Basis for your success | 7 8 | Dreieich - Basis for your success Serving up variety

Shoppers in Dreieich find a wide range of options right at their front doors. Every district not only supplies its residents with everything they need day-to-day, but also offers regional and international specialties.

For larger shopping trips, the Sprendlingen commercial zone offers several large markets. The popular farmer’s market in the old town of Those who prefer a leisurely city stroll and Dreieichenhain shopping for sophisticated tastes will also find plenty of choices in Dreieich.

The many pubs, bars, and restaurants, which attract scores of guests from the surrounding area as well, reveal the city’s heartfelt hospitality.

Unwinding at the end of the day in the Biergarten of the Endstation Restaurant at Buchschlager station

Dreieich’s Nordpark in the Sprendlingen district offers Culinary delights like those of the Alte Backstube at Hofgut a wide range of goods and services, from XXL furniture Neuhof (left) or the booths at the street fair on Fahrgasse store (top) and sports shops to discounters and (top) are a popular attraction well beyond the city limits. supermarkets.

Dreieich - Basis for your success | 9 Location with leisure connections

With its diverse leisure options, Dreieich is sure to offer something for everyone. Whether golfing or horseback riding, frisbee, or volley- ball, there are facilities offering more than 30 sports options. One outdoor and one indoor pool are available for residents to enjoy the water year-round.

Improve your handicap at one of the largest and most scenic golf courses in the Frankfurt area. With the only 27-hole championship course in the Rhein-Main area, an 18 and 9 hole course and a shorter 6 hole course, a landmarked clubhouse, large sunny terrace, and top restaurant, the Neuhof golf course offers everything a golfer’s heart desires.

10 | Dreieich - Basis for your success The 11th-century castle ruin in Dreieichenhain and the villa district in Buchschlag dating back to around 1900 are only two of the many significant architectural landmarks in and around Dreieich. Situated along tourist routes highlighting German timber framed buildings and famous apple wine and orchard meadows, Dreieich is a perfect star- ting point for outings to the surrounding area.

Many cultural events take place against this historic backdrop. The Burgfestspiele Dreiei- chenhain festival features international artists and is known well beyond the city limits. Theater aficionados can look forward to a wide range of performances in the Bürgerhäuser, the city’s theater venues.

Dreieich - Basis for your success | 11 Great connections

Dreieich has developed into a significant com- mercial center within the Rhein-Main region. This is in no small part thanks to its outstanding location and good transportation connections.

Frankfurt Airport, a major international air traffic hub, is a mere 15 minutes away.

The surrounding metropolitan cities Frankfurt am Main, , and are within easy reach, each under 10 miles away. Living Marburg in Dreieich offers all the benefits of direct access Gießen to the city, and yet the five districts are sur- Wetzlar Fulda rounded by fields, meadows, and forests. Koblenz

Frankfurt Offenbach Publisher: The nearby Rheingau, the Mittelrhein world am Main am Main Wiesbaden Frankfurt Hanau Magistrate of Dreieich cultural heritage site, the highlands, Rüdesheim Airport 100 km Dreieich Frankfurt Mainz Frankfurt Business Development the forest, and Spessart region are Hahn Airport Hauptstraße 45 · 63303 Dreieich all inviting destinations for day trips. Airport Darmstadt Würzburg Tel: +49 (0) 6103 - 601-681 Worms E-mail: [email protected] And thanks to gigabit-enabled broadband Ludwigshafen Mannheim www.dreieich.de coverage, Dreieich also enjoys excellent digital Kaiserslautern Heidelberg connectivity. Speyer Design and layout: Woog Kommunikation & Design Photos: BMW, Angelika Burckhart, Irene Dietz, Becker Lacour, City of Dreieich, Günter Woog

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